Introduction
Australian Potash partnered with GIS Pro to design and deploy a cost-effective Enterprise GIS Solution based on QGIS. The system supports all stages of their project, from mine development and environmental management to hydrology and geophysics.
Spatial data is easily accessible to the whole team, in the office, on the web, and on mobile devices in the field.
Project Background
Australian Potash first contacted GIS Pro while exploring alternatives to expensive commercial GIS software.
They needed a corporate GIS system to manage data across departments. Their existing options were costly and offered limited flexibility for team-wide access.
After evaluating open-source technologies, Australian Potash chose GIS Pro to implement a QGIS-based solution tailored to their needs.
The Solution
GIS Pro delivered a flexible GIS infrastructure, powered by an centralised spatial database.
The system connects:
- QGIS desktop for spatial analysis, map production, and advanced GIS work.
- A web mapping portal to give project staff easy access to data and print maps themselves, even without GIS expertise.
- QField, a mobile app used on site for data collection.
In the field, teams use QField to view environmental constraints, avoid no-go zones, and collect field data directly into the system.
Ongoing GIS Support
Throughout the lifetime of the project, GIS Pro provided ongoing GIS support.
This included system updates, data integration, map production, and user assistance as project requirements evolved. Our team worked closely with Australian Potash to ensure the system always reflected the latest data and supported new operational needs.
Conclusion
This Enterprise GIS Solution supports Australian Potash in every phase of their project, from planning to compliance. By combining open-source technology with ongoing expert support, GIS Pro delivered a system that is powerful, affordable, and future-proof.
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